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Risk Factors and Characteristics of Dyslexia Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that makes learning to read, write, and/or spell difficult despite adequate instruction and intelligence.
AISD and Region XIII Partner to Provide Counselor Certification Program
Austin ISD is proud to partner with Region XIII to establish the first cohort of the Professional School Counselor Certification program. The certification program allows participants to serve as working counselors under a probationary certificate while working around demanding schedules. Additionally, the program provides an opportunity to collaborate with a cohort of peers for networking. We…
Community Dialogue: Eastside Memorial High School
AISD Convenes Important Community Briefing and Input Session on the Future of Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus Austin Independent School District Trustee Jayme Mathias and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen invite school community stakeholders to an important meeting for a briefing on the status of Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus and to solicit input on…
More Than 850 Volunteers Made Over Wooldridge Elementary School Saturday
Parents, students and teachers were in for a treat when they arrived at Wooldridge Elementary School on Monday.More than 850 community members, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, North Austin Civic Association and the Austin Police Department gave the school a makeover over the weekend.
Making the Grade: New Report Card System Allows Families of Secondary Students to Get Grades Faster
Austin ISD’s technology department has found a way to get parents of secondary students their report cards faster. The district will be going digital on all secondary report cards this month for the third six-weeks report cards.Of the approximately 23,000 secondary students overall, 9,292 students are already opting for digital report cards.
Superintendent Delivers 2015 State of the District Address
At his annual State of the District address, Superintendent Paul Cruz highlighted the district's recent successes, and also acknowledged that there is still work to be done.Cruz gave his address during Austin Ed Fund's "Inspire the Future" luncheon at the AISD Performing Arts Center.The district's successes include launching Travis Early College High School, the third ECHS in the district;…
Newsweek Ranks LASA No. 8 in Top 10 High Schools in the Nation
Austin ISD's Liberal Arts Science Academy is ranked eighth in the nation and the highest ranked school in Texas, according to Newsweek's America's Top High School rankings for 2014.The national rankings are determined based on graduation rates, the number of graduates accepted into college, the number of advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses and SAT and ACT scores.
Newsweek Ranks LASA No. 8 in Top Ten High Schools in the Nation
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's Liberal Arts Science Academy is ranked eighth in the nation and the highest ranked school in Texas, according to Newsweek's America's Top High School rankings for 2014. The national rankings are determined based on graduation rates, the number of graduates accepted into college, the number of advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses and SAT and ACT…
Anderson High School Teacher Receives Statewide Award from Humanities Texas
Humanities Texas announced today that Elizabeth Close of Anderson High School is one of three recipients of the 2017 Humanities Texas Award for Outstanding Early-Career Teaching.State Rep. Donna Howard presented Close with her award during a ceremony today at Anderson High School.
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